Making Both Ends Meet: The income and outlay of New York working girls
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Wyatt, Edith
1873 - 1958
About this book
In the early 20th century, as urbanization transformed American society, women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers, challenging traditional gender roles. "Making Both Ends Meet: The Income and Outlay of New York Working Girls" by Sue Ainslie Clark and Edith Wyatt offers a meticulous examination of the financial struggles and triumphs of self-supporting women in New York City. This groundbreaking study delves into the stark realities of their earnings and expenditures, highlighting the unique challenges they faced in a rapidly changing economy. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this document sheds light on the economic independence of women and the societal shifts that accompanied it, making it an essential read for anyone interested in women's rights and labor history.
